Shawna Hartman

Shawna Hartman has served as a Fire Protection Specialist with the Kansas Forest Service since 2005, including many years as a Public Information Officer with regional Incident Management Teams. She holds a degree in Forestry, with a minor in Range Management, from Oklahoma State University.

Her career has taken her across the United States, where she has collaborated with state and federal natural resource agencies, gaining a broad and comprehensive understanding of wildfire and resource management.

As a Fire Prevention Specialist, Shawna’s work focuses on two key areas: analyzing the causes of wildfires in Kansas and working to reduce human-caused fires through outreach, education, and awareness; and helping landowners, homeowners, and communities prepare for the wildfires that cannot be prevented.

She is passionate about bringing together her forestry and fire management experience to serve Kansans by promoting wildfire prevention and practical solutions to reduce wildfire risk.